Art Gazing : 7.5.25 - Group Exhibition : You See Where I’m Coming From?

10/14/25

Location : Chela Mitchell Gallery

Saturday, July 5,2025 - This was one of those days! When we were told to save the date, we already knew we were in for a treat.   Being a huge fan of the continued, longtime relationship between music and other artistic mediums (because music is art too), specifically Hip Hop culture, expanding the scope of storytelling.  Now we are seeing more and more alumni from the rap world presenting their art in galleries, as well as the historic venues (ie. Arenas, Theatres, Nightclubs, etc). Using the story behind the music as inspiration to create their own art or to collaborate with artists to curate collections/exhibitions like this is the future for the genre, and I feel will garner more respect for, as well helping to refine the art.

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Summary of Exhibition (as seen on chelamitchellgallery.com):

You See Where I’m Coming From? is more than an exhibition—it’s a visual memoir, a tribute to perseverance, and a cultural convergence. Each artist interprets a phase of Shy Glizzy’s journey, from struggle to stardom, illuminating broader dialogues around fame, race, and selfhood.

Curated by League OTO and Shy Glizzy, the project amplifies how art and hip-hop serve as powerful storytelling tools—and how community, memory, and creative expression intersect. Chela Mitchell Gallery continues its mission to uplift underrepresented voices by hosting this first-of-its-kind collaboration between a hometown music icon and a new generation of artists.

Featured Artists

Darin Cooper – Gritty, stylized portraiture that evokes the emotional rhythm of Black urban life in D.C.

Raelis Vasquez – Rich oil paintings exploring diasporic memory and Afro-Caribbean identity.

 Jewel Ham – Visually lush works centering Black femininity and self-awakening through surreal, digital-painterly forms.

Nate Langston Palmer – Sculptural and performative explorations of masculinity, memory, and transformation.

Lex Marie – Autobiographical installations honoring Black motherhood and generational storytelling.

Lauryn Levette – Conceptual photography critiquing surveillance, digital beauty standards, and bodily autonomy.

Khari Turner – Spiritually infused portraits using water from sacred and historic Black geographies.